An awareness camp under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) was successfully organised at Temisgam on July 7. The Director of the Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, attended the programme as the chief guest.

The event commenced with the inauguration of a newly constructed insulated prefabricated building at the LDC Temisgam Centre by the Director, marking a significant addition to the department’s infrastructure in the region.

Dr. Atiya Kausar, Block Officer, Khaltsi, conducted a technical session on the prevention and management of contagious diseases in small ruminants. She emphasised the importance of timely disease control measures to maintain flock health and minimise livestock losses.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain elaborated on the financial and technical assistance available under the National Livestock Mission for the development and modernisation of the livestock sector. He stressed the importance of promoting livestock rearing in harmony with organic farming practices and highlighted the role of animal manure in maintaining soil fertility. He also spoke about the environmental, economic, and health benefits of integrated and sustainable farming systems.

The programme was attended by the former Councillor and former Sarpanch of Tia–Temisgam, the Nambardar of Tia–Temisgam, local livestock rearers, and progressive farmers.

The event concluded with an interactive session, during which participants were encouraged to avail themselves of the benefits offered under the National Livestock Mission and adopt scientific and sustainable livestock management practices to enhance productivity and improve livelihoods.

Later in the day, the Director paid a courtesy visit to Kunzes Angmo, Deputy Commissioner of Sham District. During the meeting, they discussed various issues concerning the development of the Sheep Husbandry sector in the district and explored measures to strengthen livestock development initiatives across the region.